How much does an office clerk make in California?
$48,460a year
Median yearly pay for office clerks in California. That is $23.30 an hour or $4,038 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.30
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 311,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,190Median: $48,460Highest 10%: $73,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,190 | $17.40 | |
| 25th | $40,430 | $19.44 | |
| Median | $48,460 | $23.30 | |
| 75th | $60,110 | $28.90 | |
| 90th | $73,220 | $35.20 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $58,840 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $55,620 |
| Napa, CA | $52,000 |
| San Francisco, CA | $52,000 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $51,780 |
| San Diego, CA | $49,920 |
| Vallejo, CA | $49,780 |
| Sacramento, CA | $48,940 |
| Stockton, CA | $48,500 |
| Oxnard, CA | $48,370 |
| Salinas, CA | $48,340 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $48,100 |
| Yuba City, CA | $47,110 |
| Merced, CA | $46,830 |
| Hanford, CA | $46,820 |
| Modesto, CA | $46,570 |
| Riverside, CA | $46,270 |
| Visalia, CA | $46,190 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $46,110 |
| Fresno, CA | $46,070 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $45,440 |
| Redding, CA | $45,120 |
| El Centro, CA | $44,500 |
| Chico, CA | $42,840 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $41,040 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for office clerks.
| 7. Oregon | $49,910 |
| 8. New Hampshire | $49,020 |
| 9. New Jersey | $48,570 |
| 10. California | $48,460 |
| 11. Vermont | $48,310 |
| 12. Connecticut | $48,280 |
| 13. Minnesota | $47,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an office clerk make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $23.30 ($48,460 a year).
Do office clerks make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $48,460 against $45,010 nationally, 8% more.
Where does California rank for office clerk pay?
California ranks 10 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays office clerks the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $58,840 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.